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While most people take photographs when on holidays, not all holidays are best designed for photographers. These trips are – they are a range of specialist photography holidays for photo-enthusiasts, often including the services of qualified photography leaders to assist you and provide workshops along the way.

Photography holidays
Photography tour in Vietnam and Cambodia
A unique photographic tour of Cambodia & Southern Vietnam, from £3150 (15 days) inc UK flights
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
Photography in N. Spain's stunning mountains & Costa Verde, from £1185 - £1335 (8 days) ex flights
Photography holiday in Southern India
Xmas & New Year photographic Holiday South India, from £2500 (16 days) ex flights
Northern Lights, glaciers and ice photography holiday Iceland
Capture Iceland's Glacier, Northern Lights, Ice & Waterfalls, from £1775 - £1950 (8 days) ex flights
Iceland photography holiday, glaciers, volcanoes & waterfalls
Photo tour; glacier lagoon, waterfalls, ice, black beaches, from £1850 - £1950 (9 days) ex flights
Orangutan photography in Borneo
Develop your photography skills in Borneo, from £1670 - £1820 (12 days) ex flights
Photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain
Photography holidays in Andalucia, from £699 (8 days) ex flights
Turkey photography holiday
The North West Aegean Region of Turkey, from £1700 (14 days) ex flights
Ladakh photography tour, India
Remote photography Korzok Gustor Festival, and Pangong Lake, from £2100 - £2270 (16 days) ex flights
Humpback whale photography expedition, Tonga
Photography enthusiasts tours with advice & photo sessions., from AU $4100 (8 days) ex flights
Lofoten Islands photography holiday, Norway
Midnight sun, mountains, fishing villages & birds in Lofoten, from £2250 (8 days) ex flights
Photography tour in Laos & Thailand
A unique photographic tour, from £2700 - £2800 (13 days) inc UK flights
Vic falls to Cape Town overland tour in 4 weeks
Overland via Botswana & Namibia, from £1495 (27 days) ex flights
Cambodia photography holiday
Cambodia photography holiday, from £2750 (10 days) inc UK flights
Wildlife photography sailing holiday in Greece
Inspiring trip to learn wildlife photography whilst sailing, from €780 (7 days) ex flights
Amazon photography holiday, Peru
Take Amazon wildlife pictures on Peru photography workshop, from US $1960 - US $2596 (7 days) ex flights
Wolverine photography tour in Finland
Photograph & watch wild wolverines, a very elusive species, from £1495 (5 days) ex flights
Northern Lights & killer whales photography holiday, West Iceland
Northern Lights, Killer Whales, volcanoes and coastal hotel, from £1550 - £1640 (7 days) ex flights
Kenya safari
Small group safaris in Kenya, from £2019 - £2549 (8 days) inc UK flights
Photography holiday in The Andes, Bolivia
Bolivian Salt Flats photography safari, from £850 - £1500 (5 days) ex flights
Slovenia and Croatia photography tour
Capture highlights of Croatia and Slovenia with your camera!, from €2875 (15 days) ex flights
Photography holiday in Kerala, India
Kerala stunning photographic journey through an exotic landscape, from £2150 - £2500 (13 days) ex flights
Photography holiday in Bolivia
A photography tour of southern Bolivia's stunning wilderness, from US $3590 (10 days) ex flights
South East China photography holiday
Discover ethnic minorities and natural wonders of China., from €1950 (10 days) ex flights

45 reviews for Photography holidays4 star overall rating

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Orangutan photography in Borneo
5 star! Excellent in all respects! (more)Christine Carr
It was a truly an amazing experience and would thoroughly recommend it to other travellers. (more)Georgina Smith
Most memorable was getting close to the wildlife - particularly the Orangutans, but the brief encounter with a Black Handed Agile Gibbon was very special... Very, very good. (more)Michael Helliwell
From £1670 - £1820 excluding flights
Gorilla photographic tour in Rwanda
Memorable parts? Seeing the gorillas. Tips? Take more US$ Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? I think it could be re-organised to maximise time spent in Rwanda. For example, it should definitely include a trip to Diane Fossey's grave and, as it was a specific photographic trip, the afternoons should have been spent on one to one tuition together with more photographic sessions around the lodge. The group and David discussed this and broadly agreed - David will submit... (more)Ann Mazzucco
From £2795 excluding flights
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
Superb locations and expert tution made this a holiday to remember. Both Geraldine and Martin were friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and tirelessly patient (more)Kym Barlow
I would rate the holiday with full marks! The organisers, (Geraldine and Martin) were extremely patient, always on hand to answer questions, and the trip was extremely well organised. Highly recommended! (more)Bert Hand
From £1185 - £1335 excluding flights
Photography tour in Vietnam and Cambodia
Memorable parts? Having Nathan Horton on the trip gave a very interesting slant to an already enjoyable holiday. Nathan had a flair for taking the group to places which were not on the tourist trail and this was very much appreciated. His photographic tuition was well worth the premium paid for this service and my photography improved whilst enjoying the country and the people - Boom. Tips? Just enjoy it. One tip is that Nathan does not hike at a leisurely pace and, as a resident... (more)John Martin
From £3150 including UK flights
Northern Lights, glaciers and ice photography holiday Iceland
Very well organized the leaders worked very hard to ensure we all had a good time. The beach and glacier with the huge ice cubes were the most memorable parts of the trip. (more)sandra thomas
Excellent, well looked after. Unique and fascinating activities. Good conversation. (more)Shane Woods
The most memorable part was taking photos of ice on the black sand beach at Jokulsarlon. (more)Mary Gledhill
From £1775 - £1950 excluding flights
Photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain
The week was very enjoyable - good photography tips, great locations in Spanish villages and coasts, and with 'staff' that seemed more like old friends than small business operators. And it was excellent value for money. (more)Murray Rudd
Meeting the host, wonderful people who looked after our every need...Excellent. (more)John Bell
The photography holiday in Andalucia included a wide variety of locations and excellent tuition. The food was of a very high standard - especially the picnic lunches which were superb. The ethos was very friendly and hospitable and the staff went out of their way to make the holiday enjoyable. (more)Christopher Wilson
From £699 excluding flights
Arctic diving, marine life & wildlife expedition
Memorable parts? All of it! The extremes of weather, the diversity of animals, the quality of the accommodation and facilities, and something you can't plan for - new found friends! Tips? Don't set your heart on seeing anything specific. Be prepared for the changes in weather. It's not as challenging as I expected - to take account of the huge spectrum of ages and abilities. But most of all HAVE FUN! Local benefits? Not so much the local people, though we did buy a lot... (more)Lisa Thomas
From £2490 - £3950 excluding flights
Photography tour in Laos & Thailand
Memorable parts? Almost too many to recount! The rice terraces at sunset and dawn, the hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Stone Forest, the lake and mountains and pagodas at Dali, the Jade Dragon Mountain at Lijiang, Shangri-La, the markets and ethnic minorities.... Tips? Take some dollars, go (unlike locals) between Nov and April - we had superb weather; take some warm clothing for the Tibetan plateau; take plenty of film/memory cards! Local benefits? Very much so. We... (more)John deason
From £2700 - £2800 including UK flights
Cambodia photography holiday
I am pleased to say that sunrise at Angkor Wat was as spine tingling as I had hoped...Without exaggeration, this trip has caused me to rethink my photography as well as my holidays in general. (more)Phillip Edwards
The most memorable part was making our way to Angkor Wat early morning ...As the sky gradually lit up we were able to pick out the shape of Angkor Wat and focused our cameras as the sky gradually lit up - very exciting. (more)Peggy Mckenzie
Definitely would recommend it if you have any interest in photography and local culture/ people (more)Sharon Brayley
From £2750 including UK flights
Kenya safari
The holiday was brilliant. The staff could not have been more helpful or knowledgeable; the locations and activities were clearly carefully selected so that the whole trip unfolded like a perfect rose. (more)Caroline Limbert
Another magical site would be on the first dawn game drive we did and managed to see a pride of lions basking in the morning light, a cheetah prowling the plains and then the elusive leopard lazing halfway up a tree! (more)Amelia Shepherd
The highlight was watching a cheetah and 2 cubs playing, chasing each other round and round a clump of trees. A classic safari sunset. (more)Susan Tyzack
From £2019 - £2549 including UK flights
Northern Lights & killer whales photography holiday, West Iceland
Memorable parts? All parts were memorable. Tips? Small groups better Overall rating? Very Good. Martin provides excellent knowledge on photography and on Lightroom. Geraldine provides excellent service in ensuring all aspects to the trip were good and no difficulties. (more)Johannes Tan
From £1550 - £1640 excluding flights
Iceland photography holiday, glaciers, volcanoes & waterfalls
Memorable parts? The vulcanism on Iceland was awe inspiring. Tips? Travel with a mind eager to learn landscape photography then Geraldine and Martin will improve your technique. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? 9 out of 10. (more)David Tiley
From £1850 - £1950 excluding flights
Wildlife photography holiday in India
Most memorable? It would have to be seeing FIVE tigers however the whole holiday was fantastic. India is certainly a challenge especially the train stations. (more)Gillian Ash
The most memorable part was without doubt the 13, yes 13 tiger sightings during our stay in Kanha National Park for 5 1/2 days in December 2008. This included a very young tiger cub!! A great privilege to see one tiger let alone more than one. (more)Stewart Holt
From £720 - £930 excluding flights
Nairobi to Victoria Falls overland travel
I can't really say that I have returned relaxed and refresh... was really tired (in the last days did abseil, rafting, micro light, travelled for 36 hours,..) but really enjoyed it! Memorable parts? Saw a lion on a tree, the lake with hippos in new year, the new friends. Tips? Be prepared for the rain (yes, it rains in Africa) and for long hours on the truck. Local benefits? We didn't have too much contact with local people since we stayed in private camping, but I think... (more)Carla Almeida
From £1645 excluding flights
Northumberland farmstay holiday, England
Our stay was wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, David and Jackie. From the welcoming tea and biscuits on arrival, to our departure, all was everything you could possibly wish for. The setting is absolutely stunning, with views over the owners farmland. The accommodation is spotless, and it obvious from the many nice touches, that a lot of thought and effort has gone into every aspect of this very personal B&B. (more)Peter Carney
From £35 per person per night
Victoria Falls to Nairobi overland tour
Memorable parts? Seeing the big 5 in Ngangongoro; watching a leopard hunt in South Luangwa. Tips? You are on the move a lot and if you sit in the back of the truck, you will be shaken about a lot. So not recommended for anyone with back problems. Don't pack too many things, as you are in a different location almost every night (though you will have plenty of storage room either way, in contrast to some other operators). Local benefits? Yes, we did some things that benefited... (more)Susanne Irving
From £1275 excluding flights
Vic falls to Cape Town overland tour in 4 weeks
Memorable parts? Seeing hippos up close after travelling by mokoro ( canoe) in Okavango delta Tips? Come with open mind and interest in photography - be prepared to muck in but better than most overland trips in that we had a cook spacious vehicle and tents . Local benefits? Benefited local people when we visited Himba tribe and employed locals as porters and boaters . Overall rating? Very enjoyable and great range of locations (more)wendy taylor
From £1495 excluding flights
Wildlife photography sailing holiday in Greece
Most memorable was the actual sailing experience. (more)Cindy Meagher
Walking on the deserted islands was the most memorable part...Very enjoyable. (more)Robert Burton
From €780 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Photography Holidays and Photography Tours

Photography holidays are a great way to explore your creative side as well as discover new places and you can guarantee your holiday snaps will be impressive. There are many photography trips that visit fascinating destinations.

You can choose a photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain, one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas in Europe – where you can record the spectacular scenery and interesting flora and fauna. Or you can hone your travel photography skills on an Iceland photography tour, where you will see snow-streaked mountains, volcanoes, remote fjords and azure blue crater lakes and colourful geothermal areas.

Photography tours will give you an opportunity to really absorb the qualities of a place, rather than rushing through it on a tourist bus. Most photography trips will be led by an expert in the field who will offer professional tuition to help you develop your art. It is worth taking a photography tour to a colourful country with lots of culture such as Morocco, Turkey and India. You will get the most out of your photography holiday if you attempt to travel off-the-beaten-track and really engage with your subject matter.

Wildlife photography holidays

Wildlife photography holidays are very popular as capturing an elusive wild animal on film can be very rewarding. There are many wildlife photography tours to choose from – you can take a Kenya safari photography holiday and camp in a prime wildlife-viewing area bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve. Or Madagascar and the Galapagos Islands are popular destinations for wildlife photography holidays as they have such diverse eco systems and a huge variety of weird and wonderful species.

Gorilla photographic tours are in high demand as they are one of the world’s most iconic animals. Orangutan photography holidays are also a great option for the same reason.

One animal that is sought after by many a budding photographer is the Tiger – its majestic stance and stunning pattern can create breathtaking images. Tiger photography tours usually involve tracking these beautiful creatures in national parks such as Bandhavgarh and Kanha in India. You will explore these open spaces by boat, jeep and even on elephant-back. An expert wildlife photographer will normally accompany you on a Tiger photography tours and will endeavour to make sure you are in the right place at the right time to get that perfect shot.

Photography holidays in Cambodia

Cambodia is one of the most atmospheric and photogenic countries in South East Asia and a photography holiday in Cambodia is an excellent way to explore the best of what the country has to offer whilst learning more about the art of travel photography. When undertaking your photography holiday in Cambodia, you will find it is not hard to practice good photography in Cambodia. Firstly the iconic status of Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples is an obvious place to start but it is the juxtaposition of Cambodia's overlapping new and old worlds in the same frame that makes so many photographic scenes intriguing. There are a wonderful range of photography tours in Cambodia where you have the opportunity to capture the back drop of magnificent temples, the clutter of an urban environment trying to find its feet again or engaging portraits of people in a travel environment. Photography tours in Cambodia help participants understand the nature of good light, good composition and good subject matter in order to improve the over all strength of their Cambodia photography. You will also learn functions of the camera needed to make photography in Cambodia easier and more creative during and after your photography holiday in Cambodia.
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